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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.46, 5,040.79 and 895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.46, 5,040.79 and 895.54 is: 1,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.46 : 5,040.79 = 895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.46/5,040.79 = 895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.46x = 5,040.79 × 895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.46x = 4,514,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,229.08/3,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.34

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